Garlic & Smoked Paprika Chicken

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

12 chicken drumsticks (skinless )

1/2 cup olive oil

8 cloves of garlic, minced

2 tablespoons smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped

1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoons pepper

Method:

-Preheat oven to 425 F degrees

-In a small skillet heat the olive oil; add garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and the herbs. Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute, do not burn the garlic.

-Clean and dry the drumsticks and season with salt and pepper

-Pour the olive oil mixture over the drumsticks and make sure the drumsticks are coated thoroughly with the olive oil/paprika mixture

-Place the drumsticks in a 9x13 baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes or until chicken legs are cooked through-

-Serve with your favorite side dish and or salad

Chef's Note: I added cubed red potatoes.

Enjoy Chef Ed